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Most of the electricity we use is produced in power stations.

Electricity

This KS1 Design and Technology quiz helps children learn about electricity, simple circuits, switches and using components safely.

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Fascinating Fact:

Electricity can travel around a circuit when all the parts are connected properly.

In KS1 Design and Technology, children learn how simple electrical products can be designed and made. This topic helps pupils understand batteries, bulbs, switches and safe ways to use basic components.

  • Electricity: A type of energy that can power things such as lights, buzzers and toys.
  • Switch: A part that can turn something on or off.
  • Component: One part used in a design, such as a bulb, battery or wire.
What do KS1 children learn about electricity in Design and Technology?

KS1 children learn how simple electrical parts can be used in products, such as lights, buzzers or switches in a model.

What is a switch in simple English?

A switch is a part that opens or closes an electrical pathway, helping something turn on or off.

How can children use electricity safely in KS1?

Children should use safe classroom equipment, follow adult instructions and never touch plug sockets, damaged wires or electrical items with wet hands.

1 .
Ellie is building a simple circuit. It has wires, a switch, a battery, and a bulb. When Ellie turns it on, what does the bulb produce?
Sound
Electricity
Light
Air
The bulb uses electricity and turns it into light energy
2 .
Which one of these is a conductor of electricity?
Wood
Rubber
Metal
Plastic
Have you ever built a circuit? A metal paper-clip or a coin will let the electricity go round the circuit
3 .
Ellie takes the bulb out of her circuit and replaces it with a buzzer. When Ellie switches on the circuit, what does the buzzer produce?
Light
Sound
Electricity
Air
The buzzer uses electricity and turns it into sound energy
4 .
Some materials let electricity go through them. What do we call materials that will let electricity go through them?
Transfers
Conductors
Insulators
Carriers
Insulators are materials that will NOT let electricity go through them
5 .
Electricity is carried round the country in wires. These hang from very tall ______.
Towers
Pylons
Trees
Spires
Never go near electricity pylons - the electricity in the wires is very dangerous
6 .
Which one of these needs electricity to make it work?
A television
A pencil
A spade
A balloon
Electricity is needed to make the pictures and the sound
7 .
Freddie has built a toy car. He wants to make the car move on its own. He adds a battery, wires, a switch and a _____.
Bulb
Motor
Seat
Radio
Lots of machines use an electric motor to make them work
8 .
Which one of these uses electricity to make it work?
A garden hose
A watering can
A clockwork toy
A computer
All computers need a little bit of electricity to make them work
9 .
Small amounts of electricity can be stored in _________.
Motors
Bulbs
Batteries
Cupboards
Lots of things use batteries, from mobile phones to electric toys
10 .
What do we use to turn electricity on and off?
A handle
A switch
A tap
A lever
Most switches are ‘on’ when they are down
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Power to the people

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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